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Ron Paul's son, Rand, challenges establishment Republican candidate in Kentucky

All across America, including against Florida Governor Charlie Crist, conservative candidates are standing against more centrist Republican candidates as part of the anti-'RINO' phenomenon that took off in New York. 'RINO' equalling Republican In Name Only.

Rand Paul, son of libertarian Ron Paul, is the poster boy for this insurgent movement as he seeks to win the Republican nomination to be US Senate candidate for Kentucky.

This Wall Street Journal video overviews the Republican establishment's concerns that this will cause division in the party and that the conservative candidates favoured by grassroots Republicans will be easier for Democrats to beat than more moderate candidates.

 

In the video below Rand Paul explains why he opposes government bailout of car manufacturers:

Canadian Conservatives launch videos with "risk" as key message

Click here to see the series of ads that Canada's Conservatives are running in the election called yesterday.

The theme of Risk was one used by the Australian Liberals last year.  We must hope the much newer Canadian government will be more successful with their campaign - during more difficult economic times.